A NEW WAY TO WRITE QUICKLY AND CLEARLY

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If you are a bit over 14, you may not appreciate Ciphryx.Not because of any faults it may have, but for the simple reason that it requires some learning. As the pencil and pen pushers before them,who refused to learn the keyboard; the key tappers of today are equally unwilling to switch to stroke motions for tablets. Standard handwriting recognitionwriters are also reticent to modifytheir input even a little bit to suitthe newer digital technology.

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So be it.

If one is able to put up with what is available today, believing that these primitive offerings will continue to be the best possible solutions for tablets untilthe end of time (this includes standard hand-writing recognition) … fine.

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But, Ciphryx is here for those who don’t believe that, who are dissatisfied with what is currentlyoffered and willing to experiment,learn and evolve.

And… it is for those younger individuals
who only care about something working
better and not whether it flies in the faceof an old and accepted standard that hasbeen proved for twenty years now tobe inadequate for its new purpose.
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WATCH ADVANCED CIPHRYX INPUT
(A SCREEN RECORDING)

(a tap outside the video frame usually
removes the surface text and icons)

Approximate true size of the Ciphryx GUI
(In CompactMode set to all caps)

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IT IS NOT THE STROKE LOOKOF CIPHRYX
BUT THE FEEL THAT COUNTS. YOUR MIND…
YES, YOUR MIND AUTOMATICALLY FILLS IN THE
MISSING PORTIONS OF THE LETTER REPRESENTATIONS,
SO IT STILL FEELS LIKE ENGLISH. YOU CAN WRITE SHORT,
QUICK WITH HIGH ACCURACY AND
COMPACTNESS.

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(more screen recordings and video clips below)

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Ciphryx is something you play with just a few
minutes at time and set down. Every
single stroke made strengthens the
automatic pathway between ones
brain and hand.

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There is a well thought out English letter
connection with Ciphryx… (It took over
15 yrs. to pin down all of the stroke
motions and arrange them correctly.)
That connection is not visual, but lies
in the feel or perceptual realm. You have
to feel it written to understand it. All know
what it is like to write ones own signature. It
feels right. But, if asked to read it after the fact,
for most, it will be illegible. Like a signature,Ciphryxis designed to be rapid, feel right and
be recognized right. Stop thinking here and now… in primitive, “Old World” writingterms. Ciphryxis to be felt and written,
not read. Reading and display are
the purview of the software.

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The lumbering, screen-blocking, virtual keyboard and
penmanship dependent handwriting recognition
are only practicable for the most basic, low-end
text input situations. (e.g. texting. search boxes,
forms) Both quickly become tedious for more
lengthy text input tasks on tablet computers.

CIPHRYX IS FOR THOSE WHO SEEK BEYONDPAPER BASED WRITING AND THE TAPPING OF KEYS

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Ciphryx uses a specialized stroke and recognition formula that provides the lowest potential for error at the fastest input speed, and still maintains the feel of English. There are only a handful of strokes that exist, which are simple and widely spaced enough that can be of any use for the special task of fast, low error recognition writing.

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Although more simple, Ciphryxretains the essence of old,familiar English. It doesn’t take more than a month to become proficient. Once mastered, it is faster, easier and smoother than print or cursive. It is also far more compact and practical for extended (high-endurance) text input
(Real Work) than the Virtual Keyboard or Handwriting Recognition.

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As the proficient keyboard user types on aPC, Mac or laptop without looking at the keys, the proficient Ciphryx writer writes on a tablet without looking at the strokes.

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The cardinal rules of Ciphryxtablet writing:

“Write fast using simple, natural motions.
Don’t look if you can help it. Use no strokes
that have position or time sensitive parts.
Make input as efficient as possible using
an efficiency hierarchy. Write all strokes
within the smallest area possible.”

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– CiphryxSoftware Intro (GUI Demo) –

(AWindows based java program)

A full screen recording on an 8″ tablet.

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The instructions and the stroke reference sheet pop up when
the [Info] button is tapped on the GUI in the expanded mode.

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– INTRODUCTION –

I, being the developer of Ciphryx, use it every day (and have for years while perfecting it) as a replacement to the virtual keyboard and handwriting recognition on my tablet. The time has come for others to understand it. Ciphryxjust makes the most sense if one is a serious tablet user and wishes to completely replace the bulky laptop. It is accurate and more tablet mobile that either the virtual keyboard or standard handwriting recognition and is quicker than old, paper-style writing. It is not too difficult to pick up because it has been painstakingly arranged to match English as closely as possible. Each stroke is far enough apart so as not to conflict with the recognition of another.

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Very few have excellent or clear handwriting. Most
people’s is barely legible. The Ciphryxconcept is
the only practical method and stroke system to
accomplish fast, accurate, note-taking quality
recognition handwriting. Be my guest to
study it. I will send those who
wish to try it a URL to
download a copy.

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“If one thinks about it seriously, it makes no
sense whatsoever in a quick-paced world, to
write down long, complex inline handwriting and
then have a computer output another version of
equally long & complicated print text. The writing
process that has been adequate for centuries on
paper is now a redundancy and too space consum-
ing for serious use on tablet computers. The time
has come to update English handwriting to where
it fits in with 21st century recognition technology.”

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A run through of Ciphryx(a-z and 1,2,3…0)

(Ciphryxcontains all virtual keyboard characters)

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The fact that the virtual keyboard and handwriting recognition work, and everyone uses one or the other, does not necessarily mean that they work seemlessly. The truth is … each works just passably well.

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It is laughable that either could be employed within a fast-paced class or boardroom setting, which is the ultimate testing ground for a practical text input system built for surpassing just simple, cursory use.

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If you don’t want to write out messy longhand and don’t trust your handwriting for handwriting recognition and don’t like the bulky, screen- blocking, eye-intensive virtual keyboard, yet still want quick, clear text output, and don’t want to be tired after just 30 secs of input…

Ciphryxis the best practical solution.

It is unlike primitive, visual-based lettering. It is not about permanence or appearance. It is about efficiency, compactness and stroke “feel“. The software takes care of the visual and controlscharacter organization.The stroke shapes take care of the English feel.

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With the aid of computer interpretation, CiphryxStationary Writing gets text input accomplished neatly, compactly and quicker than old-fashioned, paper style writing. The GUI is far smaller and more maneuverable than the virtual keyboard and increases the versatility
of the otherwise limited tablet beyond
that of the “modern” laptop.

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Ciphryxis about simple, definitive patterns that are smooth, follow-through and organized to make English sense.They are not just any patterns.Ciphryx strokes, like notes on the musical scale, arelimited and definitive.

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If you don’t like the concept of musical notes,you probably won’t like the concept of Ciphryx.

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Ciphryxstrokes can be input quickly and even sloppily, yet still be recognized correctly.

(The recognition software and the strokes are designed for each other.They are one and the same.)

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When you see it action for the first time you
may be disconcerted by its appearance. It might make one squirm a little or roll the eyes or even belittle it.Most will search for every possible excuse why notto try it, but… it must be admitted thatthere issomething about Ciphryx that rings true and in spite of its unconventionality, it does
look like the future of tablet writing andhigh-endurance tablet text input.Nothing else works as well.

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Zoomed in on an 8″ tablet. (3:51 min) (Compact and expand mode demo)Classroom substitute for print and cursive? …… What about the virtual keyboard? Best viewed at full-screen-OFF (Zoom in) Make sure video quality is 360p!

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Adults, being who they are, will mostlikely forego the learning experience andcontinue trudging through their tablet textinput in the old fashioned way, which is no different than the pencil writers of the 80’s & 90’s refusing to learn the “new” PC keyboardbecause it was too ha…aard. That’s fine, but note that kids don’t have that same problem. Even if you may be over 14, it doesn’t take any special talent to master Ciphryx… just a little motivation and effort. And as you see… it works… and well. If you truly want to set aside your laptop and stillget some real work done… it would not be unwise to learn it.

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Yes, one can learn to write “in place”. The mind is an amazing organ and adjusts rather rapidly.

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The simple Ciphryxstrokes do not connect well with ones eyes and they are not meant to. They are designed to connect directly with your school-days perceptions of a letter. Even though substantially shorter, if a stroke stays within a familiar pattern, both your hand and mind will be satisfied that the intended character has actually been written. Your mind automatically adjusts and magically fills in any missing gaps, so you don’t need to write the entire letter.

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This is a natural perception phenomenon to which ALL users will respond, called internal letter “COMPLETION“. It offers a mental and physical shortcut which allows quicker symbol communications with modern, small computers.

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Once learned, in whatever time frame you choose, you will find Ciphryxto be the easiest, fastest and most compact English style of writing you will have ever encountered. You will loose the eye-darting between keystrokes and the left-to-rightspace-taking of old school natural hand- writing. You can even learn to write Ciphryxwithout using “ink” (blind).

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Ciphryxis free (for now). Download it and set it on your task bar and play with it a few minutes a day. You might just learn to like it.

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Despite the fact that as of late 2017, there is still 99% + adult resistance to even thinking aboutan improved, Englishbased form of text input for tablets, it was not a mistake to develop Ciphryx. It’s available here for all who wishto down-load and test it. I personally use it every day and now become annoyed whenever I am forced to poke a virtual keyboard on a non- Ciphryxloaded tablet. The virtual keyboard takes up far too much screen space… requires too many mode switchesto reach certain charactersand over time, is not healthy for ones eyes.

You may look all you want, but you won’t understand Ciphryx without exercising some physical activity. Download the software, open up the program, view the stroke sheet, reach over and make a mark and see what happens. Go from that point. If you don’t like what you
experience, delete the program.

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If you find at least one circumstance where Ciphryxoutperforms what you are used to, your download won’t be wasted. Remember… It’s still free.

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Although you obviouslyneed to look at the strokes initially, as you progress, you will find yourself looking less often and just glancing down occasionally to insure that you are staying within the bounds of the writing rectangle.

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Within a month, by just practicing a few minutes a day, you can master this practical alternative to the virtual keyboard and “natural” handwriting recognition.

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The Ciphryxrecognition writing system was created for several very good reasons. I, the developer, needed a much simplified, but still English-feeling input system that would allow fast, neat notes to be taken within a very small space, and an easy to navigate method for programming software on a smaller than laptop computer (today’s tablet). I disliked having to wade through the slow, oddball and unnecessary contortions required by current forms of text input.

I set out to develop a more practical piece of software that would offer a better method to get extended tablet work done and not feel burned out after about 30 seconds of text input time. I thought it would take about 15 days to work the problem out. It actually took 15 years. During this period, tablets were invented and have since been improved upon. The higher end your tablet / cpu set up, the better Ciphryxwill perform.

Ciphryxis a cross between the keyboard concept and handwriting recognition. Each stroke, when activated by a modifier stroke (like the shift key for caps and punctuation e.i.), has an alternate symbol associated with it. This minimizes the number of overall system strokes, which heightens recognition potential by allowing increased simplicity and the widening of the “distance” (or uniqueness) between each stroke shape (definitiveness). The symbol system is not only organized to fit English, but also follows a hierarchy principle where the most used strokes are the most simple or easiest to write. This feature maximizes writing efficiency.

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One tablet text input fact is: the virtual keyboard is an annoying piece of software.

– It is cumbersome, – blocks too much of the screen and – requires too much high eye/hand coordination

A second one is: Old World handwriting, that was designedfor writing on paper is slow, frustrating, too complex and a poor match for recognition input technology.

– In the digital era, it doesn’t make technical or practical sense to continue using the software translation of complex, paper-based Old World longhand. In this high tech world, it’s just plain silly … a waste of time and energy, and a thoroughly outdated process. It makes far more sense to input a smooth, simple, definitive, unorganized script and then… have software instantly analyse and output it as more complex, organized standard text. This type of improvement in efficiency is the reason computers were developed. The world moves forward because of it. It’s called evolution.

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The concept of sensing a simple motion that is only a piece or a stroke essence of an actual letter and completing the rest of it in one’s mind is called internal letter “completion“.

This IMMEDIATE and AUTONOMIC response allows Ciphryxto work. One is satisfied that a complete character has been written.The faster you write, the greater is the letter connection. When all Ciphryxsymbols are correctly matched with English, the system “clicks”..

I use the Ciphryxsystem exclusively, because it IS better than the alternatives. I know handwriting. I’ve studied it for a very long time. I know what works and what doesn’t. I know what one can quickly adjust too and what one can’t. I know the inadequacies of the tablet and how to best overcome the problems. I program, write emails, edit this web page, casually write down my thoughts and, of course, input web search terms on a daily basis with Ciphryx. It is not like learning a new language… It is more like getting used to a new accent. The software is here for those who would like to try a change that will make a big difference in how they view their tablet and its future utility. This little program turns the elephant in the room into a mouse. Do not take my word for it. Test it out yourself.

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Although most users may still prefer vision for this advanced style of writing it is not a requirement. Like dancing, this text input system is based on smooth, follow-through motions.

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In the 21st century, the handwriting used with pencil or inkpen, that has been effective for centuries on the now, old paper medium, does not translate well for efficient inline recognition on the new medium of the tablet digitizer. It takes up too much screen space, is too complex and the character configurations are bunched too close together. These little annoyances add up to a too high precision requirement for the normal user and abiding by that extra care requirement slows down the input process to a rate even below that of primitive paper writing. (This is regressive and a move backwards.)n

(Translations into non-English phonetic languages are also possible.)

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The “intuitive” software approach cannot solve all of our technological problems. Some innovations still require learning and practice time. Today, an epic crossroad has been reached. The choice is simple. We either stall, scratch our heads and stubbornly stick with the intuitive, but inferior tablet input systems or be inspired by a fresh and more practical approach andevolve.Ciphryxmakes the evolution of writing practical. Like cursive before it, It fits along the English writing continuum.

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The Ciphryxgroup of strokes is the best set for recognition purposes. The motions are widely spaced, smooth flowing and simple. Although Ciphryxuses a coordinated “breed” of stroke that is very specific and formulaic, each can be arranged to be a surprisingly close match to an English language counterpart in its feel. Old world handwriting from any language group, on the other hand, does not have the character spacing requirement and cannot reliably fulfill the in-classroom utility test for recognition writing.

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This website is exclusively edited with the Ciphryxsystem on an eight inch tablet (HP Envy 8), using a custom, double-ended stylus. (Wacom active end for art and navigation. Conducive fabric end for Ciphryx.)

(Not a brand endorsement… Just a fact… FYI)

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The Ciphryx Write-To-Text Solution

– Currently –

– A JAVA FOR WINDOWS PROGRAM –

(Works with Exp, 7, 8 and 10)

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Why Java?

“Apps” using today’s cpu’s still offer too slow recognition

Java avoids “slow hooking’ into the OS

It’s fast and adjustable to many (OS) platforms.

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(Java Runtime Engine [JRE-8] Provided)

Std (1280×800) and HiRes (1920×1200)

(2) Versions Available

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Ciphryxstrokes can be viewed as simple pieces of a virtual puzzle that fit tightly against one another. This boundary based concept is patented and the secret to quick input speed with high recognition. The Ciphryxrecognition program defines each stroke’s boundaries precisely through angles and direction change detection which gives a writer confidence that the error rate will be low and similar to that of a keyboard.

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It does not take long to get acquainted with this new text input method and there is no time frame required to become a Ciphryxmaster. You can take a month or a year. The more you use it, the faster you will be able to write and the fewer errors you will make. This particular version is specifically designed for English writers.

It’s free to download and you’ll find it easier to write than print or cursive and will be surprised. Your error rate upon mastery, can be extremely low. The input speed is high. and its user interface does not obscure a large portion of the screen as other forms of tablet text input. And again, its feel comes so close to familiar English that you will find it quite remarkable. There will be some text input situations in which only the Ciphryxsystem can do an adequate job.